Boone County, IA Power Outages
Utilities serving Boone County, Iowa don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Boone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 194 significant power outages in Boone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–19, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,757 customers (91.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Iowa average of 5 hr 30 min. That ranks 14th of 99 Iowa counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 74% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boone County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 17, 2025) affected 124 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–19, 2020 | 9,757(91.4%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 11, 2023 | 3,414(32%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Oct 16–17, 2023 | 2,653(24.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 15–20, 2021 | 2,644(24.8%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Aug 22, 2015 | 2,578(24.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Boone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boone County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Iowa) | Investor Owned | 506,498 | Not reporting | |
| Midland Power Coop | Cooperative | 12,717 | Not reporting | |
| City of Story City - (IA) | Municipal | 1,993 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ogden - (IA) | Municipal | 1,151 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Iowa. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Boone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boone County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Boone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop, City of Story City - (IA), City of Ogden - (IA) provide electric service in Boone County, Iowa.
What was the worst power outage in Boone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–19, 2020. It peaked at 9,757 customers without power (91.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Boone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 194 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boone County, IA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/iowa/boone-county